Customer Service Representative Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Customer Service Representatives in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$38,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $44,770
State Rank
#45 of 51
38,630 employed here

How much does a Customer Service Representative make in Kentucky?

Customer Service Representatives in Kentucky take home a median of $38,700 annually — roughly $18.61 an hour — which runs 14% below the national median of $44,770.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $29,440 while the top 10% make $59,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,290 and $47,800 a year.

Customer Service Representative salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,440$14.15
25th percentile (early career)$35,290$16.97
50th percentile (median)$38,700$18.61
75th percentile (experienced)$47,800$22.98
90th percentile (top earners)$59,810$28.75

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 45th out of 51 states and territories for Customer Service Representative pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$50,330
2California$49,560
3Massachusetts$49,120
4Minnesota$48,800
5District of Columbia$48,250

Working as a Customer Service Representative in Kentucky

Nationally, about 2,596,000 people work as Customer Service Representatives in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($38,700) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Customer Service Representative make in Kentucky?
The median Customer Service Representative salary in Kentucky is $38,700 per year, or about $18.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,440 at the entry level to $59,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Customer Service Representatives about 14% less than the national median of $44,770. Kentucky ranks 45th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Customer Service Representatives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,700 a year. About 38,630 Customer Service Representatives are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.